Elementary school students from across central New York unite to celebrate learning By Allison Kenien, contributing writer Photos courtesy of Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School Every school year, Luke Stonecipher is excited about one big event: Bishop Grimes Academic...
ABOVE: Seminarian Carlos Gonzalez holds the incense during a church procession. Seminarian Carlos Gonzalez shares how his faith and discernment confirmed his path to priesthood By Tami S. Scott, associate editor Photos courtesy of Carlos Gonzalez Local seminarian...
ABOVE: Bishop Lucia delivers his Vocations Holy Hour homily. Behind him is Fr. Jason Hage, director of the diocesan Office for Vocations. Pope Francis, Bishop Lucia mark the day of prayer for vocations By Dc. Tom Cuskey, editor April 21, 2024 – Good Shepherd Sunday in...
ABOVE: Four members of the Syracuse Diocese graduated April 22 from Syracuse University and Le Moyne College’s Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Ministry. From left: Father Paschal Anionye, Cathy Mackey, Sister Ann Kenyon and Deacon Anthony Miller. Four...
Served the diocese for nearly 70 years Rev. Daniel W. Heintz, 95, passed away peacefully with family members by his side on April 16, 2024 at The Nottingham in Jamesville. He was the son of Daniel and Marion Katherine (Evans), born August 18, 1928. A native of Our...
Above: Denise Utter of Vibrant Faith starts the day with energy and enthusiasm. Diocese hosts workshop with nationally renowned speaker By Dc. Tom Cuskey, editor and Tami S. Scott, associate editor The gathering was focused on one theme: What does family catechesis...
Bishop Ludden students share why art class feels like home By Tami S. Scott, associate editor Art is more than just another class at Bishop Ludden Jr/Sr High School. It carries a vibe all its own that students for years have likened to home. How? Why? What is it about...
Funding helps students succeed By Eileen Jevis Staff writer When a child goes to school hungry, suffers with physical or mental health issues, family turmoil or housing insecurity, concentrating on academics is a challenge. The lack of adequate nutrition, medical...
By Eileen Jevis Staff writer Brief biographies of the six Black Catholics currently being considered for sainthood: Given the title of Venerable are: Pierre Toussaint (c. 1788-1853) was a devoted Catholic and daily communicant. He and his wife lived the gospel of...
Celebrating Six Black Catholics on the Road to Sainthood By Eileen Jevis Staff writer Catholics gathered in fellowship and celebration at All Saints Church in Syracuse on April 13 to witness a powerful, dynamic and engaging presentation by ValLimar Jansen, a national...
ABOVE: Volunteers take a break from loading the donated items in their parish drive for Ukraine relief. At far left is Tony Catalfino, pastor Fr. Zachary Miller is third from left, and Maryna Bagovska is far right. Liverpool parishes’ Lenten project keeps the aid...
By Eileen Jevis, staff writer Funding Helps Students Succeed When a child goes to school hungry, suffers with physical or mental health issues, family turmoil or housing insecurity, concentrating on academics is a challenge. The lack of adequate nutrition, medical...
Oneida parish welcomes five elementary students to the faith By Dc. Tom Cuskey, editor It was a quiet Easter at the Spirit of Hope at St. Patrick in Oneida. One of six worship sites making up the merged Madison County parish, St Patrick’s had no one joining the church...
Pictured above are Joseph McMahon (l) and Razi Marshall Dewitt- Christian Brothers Academy seniors Joseph McMahon and Razi Marshall were selected as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. McMahon and Marshall were among 16,000 students-a select group...
By Tami S. Scott, associate editor The sweet smell of incense began to permeate the Parish of Divine Mercy & the Mission of St. Bernadette in Central Square at the start of the 3 o’ clock Holy Hour of Mercy on Divine Mercy Sunday – a feast day that is each...
April 16, 2024 Syracuse, NY— The Diocese of Syracuse announced the difficult decision to close Rome Catholic School at the end of the 2024 academic year. Rome Catholic School is Pre-K- 6th grade. In a letter to parents, Bishop Lucia and Dr. Amy Sansone,...
Statement of Bishop Douglas J. Lucia Bishop of Syracuse April 15, 2024 Today, our diocesan family is in mourning for the senseless violence that has taken the lives of two public servants who sought to serve and protect our community by simply going to work. Our...
This weekend, April 12-14, The All Saints Church Black Catholic Task Force will host a Convocation of Catholics of African Descent at the church, located at 1340 Lancaster Ave., in Syracuse. All are welcome to attend and celebrate the presence, culture, legacy and...
The Catholic Sun is pleased to share that Tami S. Scott has joined its team as associate editor. Tami earned her B.A. in Communications at SUNY Oswego and has an extensive editorial background. She worked as the managing editor at Scotsman Community Publications and...
Chadwicks parish helps bring a little joy to kids in hospital care By Dc. Tom Cuskey Editor As any seasoned faith formation instructor will tell you, there is a big difference between talk and action in prepping a lesson. For example, one can explain the importance of...
By Charlie Young Contributing writer record $12 million gift was recently made to Le Moyne College that will name the school’s College of Arts and Sciences and provide scholarships to its students. James Carroll, Ph.D., a 1966 Le Moyne graduate, and his wife Mary made...
Chadwicks parish helps bring a little joy to kids in hospital care By Dc. Tom Cuskey, editor As any seasoned faith formation instructor will tell you, there is a big difference between talk and action in prepping a lesson. For example, one can explain the importance...
Sun photos l Chuck Wainwright By Dc. Tom Cuskey, editor Some parts of the greater Syracuse area and points east saw as much as ten inches of snow in the hours leading up to the annual IGNITE Men’s Conference on Saturday, March 23. Anywhere from 5 inches or more...
By Tami S. Scott, associate editor A new approach to the process of pastor and priest evaluations is underway in the diocese and it was one of several topics on the agenda for the March meeting of the Diocesan Pastoral Council (DPC). The advisory body meets quarterly...
ABOVE: Father Augustus Tolton in an undated photo. (OSV News photo/courtesy of Archdiocese of Chicago Archives and Records Center) Content submitted courtesy of Toni Guidice “As I look back on my life, I realize that every time I thought I was being rejected...
ABOVE: Brian Dusell, music director of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception The Syracuse University Brass Ensemble presents its Spring Concert at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse on Sunday April 14 at 1 p.m. The Cathedral is located at 259...
By Kathryne Rakowski, contributing writer Internationally known author and peace activist John Dear will be making two stops in the Diocese of Syracuse as part of his 5-month national speaking tour for his new book, The Gospel of Peace, A Commentary on Matthew, Mark...
Father Thomas J. McGrath, priest of the Diocese of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024 at the age of 90. He was born in Syracuse on August 13, 1933 to Harold and Catherine (Hogan) McGrath. A parishioner of St. Brigid’s in Syracuse’s Tipperary...
Father Thomas J. McGrath, priest of the Diocese of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024 at the age of 90. He was born in Syracuse on August 13, 1933 to Harold and Catherine (Hogan) McGrath. A parishioner of St. Brigid’s in Syracuse’s Tipperary...
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. By the Lord has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes” (Ps.118, 22-23). I like architecture and so I enjoy walking around the City of Syracuse to see its various...
